widest tire w/out rub
07-28-2003, 07:49 AM
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widest tire w/out rub
I have a WRX and was looking at getting a set of the Rota 17" subzero's with a 48+ offset and was wondering what is the widest tire I can put under the car without rub. I was looking to put a 235/45/17 under the car. I will have the car lowered with Whiteline Flatout Springs as well. Does anyone have wide tires on the WRX and what are you running in terms of rims, tires and suspension?
07-28-2003, 09:12 AM
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Car Info: 02 WRX Wagon White
The fitment of the 235 depends on camber. If your camber stayed at stock settings after lowering, it should fit without trouble. If camber has been corrected to keep tires flat at your lowered ride height, you can expect to roll the fenders. Also, the 235s require an 8" wide wheel.
08-25-2003, 02:42 AM
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I finally lowered the car with the Whiteline Flatout springs and the car sits anywhere from 1.5"- 2" lower now. I am looking into getting a set of rims and tires. I am now realizing that with this much drop my options are limited. Should I be looking into the 225/45/17's or is there another tire size that I should look into. I could care less about a noisy tire. I would like decent tread life and performance. Any thoughts on a brand called Hankook?
11-17-2003, 10:41 PM
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255/40 17
I guy was racing a stock STi with 255/40 17 kumho something or other on it at a auto cross and he had no problems at all.
The WRX SCCA winner guy said he was thinking about going up tp 275. Hes running 245/40 17 on 7.5 rims now. Thats what he told me!
So my 245/40 17 come in wednesday and ill tell you what happens. **** i would have gone with 255 if i had known they would fit. Well i guess rain traction will be shot to hell, thats not good. Ill see if its an acceptable compromise in a few weeks.
PS: 04 Silver STi, gold wheels!
The WRX SCCA winner guy said he was thinking about going up tp 275. Hes running 245/40 17 on 7.5 rims now. Thats what he told me!
So my 245/40 17 come in wednesday and ill tell you what happens. **** i would have gone with 255 if i had known they would fit. Well i guess rain traction will be shot to hell, thats not good. Ill see if its an acceptable compromise in a few weeks.
PS: 04 Silver STi, gold wheels!
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